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GK06 UJB

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 UJB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear screen

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and worn inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 96,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 96,298 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,185 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s an o/s due to tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,977 miles

Rear component build up corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 77,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 74,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,076 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 52,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,771 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,962 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter is loose on shaft and leaking grease.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front outer CV gaiter is loose on shaft and leaking grease.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,197 miles

rear tyres wearing low @ 2mm front tyres worn on inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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GK06 UJB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK06 UJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK06 UJB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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